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Just a short update for you this month to let you know about some upcoming opportunities to meet Mission Partners, an update from the "Water for All" Project in Fasi, and a small update about stamps. Make sure to find us on Facebook for regular news and photos!
Oops, this got a little longer than intended! But hope you still enjoy it!
STORIES
 All Saints' Parish is a small congregation of 39 families varying from 11 to single (one) members in each, with a total of approximately 161 members. It is a close community with most of the members living near to the church compound. This water tank project is not only for use of the Priest's family and during church activities, but it is also for the daily use of the members/community who are without tanks at home. Currently All Saints' has one cement tank working but this new addition is much appreciated by all.
The foundation (photo right) was constructed with cement blocks and reinforcements to support the tank holding 10,000 gallons of drinking water. The weight of the water storage when full of rain water is equal to a normal sized family car, therefore it was crucial not to overlook the importance of making a solid foundation. The water tanks are algae resistant and could last up to 75 years.
"From all of us here at All Saints' we thank you for this project making sure that our children and everyone will always have unlimited supply of fresh clean water... MALO 'AUPITO!"
See more photos on Facebook.
July 2012 - St Mary's Whitby and Samuel Marsden School
A report back from Reverend Sandy Williams, Priest in Charge at the Parish of Whitby on their recent trip to Fiji to begin relationships with the people there. Read more on our website.
Canon Robert Kereopa visits from New Zealand, Farewell Luncheon for Haleem Bashlawi, Harvest of Graduations, Women's meeting in Zababdeh and more. Read the PDF here.
EVENTS
Meet Mission Partners
Several Mission Partners are home in New Zealand for the next few months. Hear their stories in the following places or head to Christchurch for the NZCMS Spring Conference. Keep an eye on our homepage for any changes to times or venues listed below.
Working in Albania
Murray and Féy Cotter have returned to work as Mission Partners in Albania for the second time with NZCMS and European Christian Mission (ECM). Murray and Féy use their gifts in evangelism, discipleship, teaching and administration to serve the church in Lushnje.
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Sunday 26th August - St Michael’s Kelburn, Wellington
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Monday 27th August - 7.30pm - NZCMS Supporters Meeting at St John’s Church Lounge, 18 Bassett Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington
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Sunday 23rd September - 9am St David’s Belfast, Christchurch
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Sunday 23rd September - 10.30am St Silas Redwood, Christchurch
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Sunday 30th September - St Bartholomew, Kaiapoi
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Sunday 30th September - 7pm St Barnabas Fendalton, Christchurch
Working in Egypt
Rosie works in the Partnership Office of the Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa. She works with an Egyptian woman, Sherry, and their roles are to facilitate partnerships between the ministries in Egypt, and with many partners who support the work of these ministries. This involves writing funding proposals, reporting on how they have used the funds, and communicating about how God is working through His church in this Diocese.
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Thursday 30th August - 7.30pm - NZCMS Supporters Meeting at St Paul’s, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt
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Tuesday 4th September - 12.15pm - BYO Lunch, cuppa provided - All Saints', 30 Vanguard St, Nelson
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Sunday 9th September - 10am St Aidan’s Anglican, Miramar, Wellington
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Sunday 23rd September - 10am St Michael’s Kelburn, Wellington
Father Michael Lapsley from the Institute for Healing of Memories will be speaking in NZ at the following venues in August.
He will be launching his new book and speaking about the work of the Institute at the following locations:
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TOMORROW - Friday 17th August - 6pm St Peter’s Willis Street, Wellington
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Monday 20th August - 7.30pm St Columbus Church, Havelock North
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Tuesday 21st August - 7.30pm Napier Cathedral, Napier
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Wednesday 22nd August - 6pm Auckland Cathedral, Choral Evensong with Fr Michael preaching, followed by the book launch, Auckland
Thursday 4 - Saturday 6 October 2012 - Christchurch
STAMPS
Stamp Update
The stamp total for 2012 has just hit $13,541.
Jane (our resident stamp lady) set a target on the 18th of July to sell an average of $95 of stamps a day. Insane? Yes! Attainable? Turns out it is! So far she is averaging $97.16 a day! We'd love to keep the momentum up so keep the stamps coming! For more information on sending stamps see our website.
That's all for now!
From the team at Anglican Missions
p.s. We love hearing your stories, reply to this email if you have any to share!
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